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Sr. Experiential Designer, Spatial

Elevate

Job Location:

Nashville, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 21 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 15 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT ELEVATE:

Elevate is a full-service consulting firm that inspires high-performing organizations to find their limits and push past them. With expertise in brand consulting sales strategy data-driven insights and talent optimization Elevate gives its clients a competitive edge in the fight for peoples precious time and attention. Established in 2018 Elevate set out to help sports teams and leagues spark innovation and drive the years since the world of sports has transformed today standing at the convergence of media entertainment and consumer brands with Elevate supporting some of the worlds most ambitious businesses across these sectors. Elevates proprietary technology data sources and software products combined with our thoughtful insights and people-centric approach give clients a 360-degree view of their customers underpinning intelligent decision-making on marketing spend growth strategy and more.

Our team of 700 employees spans the globe with in 20 locations worldwide. We value recruiting diverse individuals to our team to bring new perspectives to our company and look forward to learning more about you in the recruitment process. To learn more and see what weve been up to follow Elevate on X LinkedIn and Instagram.

WHO WE ARE

Elevate Creative is the creative arm of Elevatewe are a best-in-class sports and entertainment firm that partners with the worlds most recognizable teams brands and properties. We work together to forge unforgettable moments of connection uniting storytelling and emotive design to create dynamic experiences and spaces that amplify brands and drive revenue.

WHAT WE BELIEVE
We believe that boundless creativity rooted in core truths and lived experience creates transformative experiences for fans translates a brand to three dimensions and brings a space to life. While most people look at something head-on we tilt our heads to change perspective. We love building things brands experiences stories relationships and moments that demand to be re-lived. We believe that creativity never stops.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Senior Experiential Designer Spatial role will play a key role in translating brand narratives into three-dimensional environmentsfrom initial concept to final execution. You will support the creative team in developing spatial environmental graphic and digital design solutions specifically for physical built environments such as branded interiors installations pop-ups preview centers or permanent spaces.

This is not a purely visual or digital design roleproven spatial design experience is key. Ideal candidates have an understanding of how people interact with physical space materiality circulation scale and atmosphere. Youre fluent in spatial planning and environmental storytelling and confident producing 2D and 3D design documentation that guides fabrication installation and implementation.

You are a designer who thrives in a collaborative multidisciplinary setting balancing creative vision with the constraints and possibilities of real-world execution. Youre confident presenting ideas and designs open to feedback and excited by the challenges of designing within complex spatial and brand contexts.

We welcome applicants from diverse design backgroundsEnvironmental Design Architecture Industrial Design Interior Design Scenic Design or similar. However you must be able to show professional work that demonstrates spatial thinking and execution in physical environments. This could include built projects design development for real-world installations environmental graphics with spatial integration or other spatially-driven design work.

ABOUT YOU:

EXPERIENCE

5-7 years of professional experience in experiential design for spatial built environments and/or interiors.
Proven track record delivering spatial conceptual design through realization for medium and large-scale projects.
A well-designed portfolio showcasing process conceptual design space planning graphic / branding renderings and material selection for interiors or experiential spaces.
Experience leading projects independently or with minimal supervision as well as projects under direction.
Demonstrated mentorship experience helping guide and develop junior designers work.
Client-facing experience in presenting ideas gathering feedback and helping shape project direction.
Comfortable building production-ready artwork and /or technical documentation shop drawings and technical submittals.

SKILLS

Technical Expertise: Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and working knowledge of SketchUp and Revit; familiar with architectural documents and technical drawings.
Creative Execution: Consistently delivers highly-polished innovative design solutions aligned with creative direction and project needs.
Systemic Thinking: Collaborates on designing integrated sequential engagement plans (master plans customer journeys walk-paths mind maps) across environmental and brand systems.
Strategic Mindset: Frames creative challenges clearly; connects design solutions to project objectives and human-centered insights.
Communication and Storytelling: Presents work persuasively to both internal teams and clients; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Collaboration and Mentorship: Works closely with cross-disciplinary teams and mentors junior designers through critique and feedback.
Operational Awareness: Understands project budgets and timelines; proactively flags risks and manages deliverables efficiently.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Own and lead sections of projects independently from early research and concepting to final design deliverables.
Produce design deliverables such as mood boards sketches renderings sequential walk paths environmental graphics and technical documentation.
Translate brand and storytelling goals into spatial and experiential solutions that drive emotional engagement and business results.
Collaborate with Creative Directors Design Directors Project Managers and cross-functional team members (storytelling interiors technical architects) to ensure seamless project execution.
Mentor Associate Designers and Designers through critiques feedback sessions and day-to-day project collaboration.
Conduct design research to inspire new concepts and push creative boundaries.
Participate in client presentations helping articulate creative rationale and fielding feedback.
Contribute ideas for evolving design systems workflows and studio culture.

NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS

Experience with rendering tools (e.g. Enscape Lumion Twinmotion)
Knowledge of motion design or UI/UX tools (e.g. After Effects Cinema 4D Figma)
Familiarity with digital collaboration platforms (e.g. Miro Figjam)
Hand sketching (traditional or digital using Procreate) for rapid ideation

WORKPLACE

Location: Nashville TN (Hybrid at least 3 days a week in-office)
Travel: Ability to travel as needed (5-10%)

POSITION AND BENEFITS DETAILS:

Full Time Exempt
Medical Dental Vision Life Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance FSA HSA and more
401k Employer Match after meeting eligibility requirements
14 Paid Holidays
Unlimited PTO
Paid Parental Leave

This position is open to all qualified candidates. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability in connection with the application process you may contact us at emailprotected

We are proud to be an equal opportunity/veterans/disabled/ LGBT employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications merit and business need without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin disability status protected veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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